Saur has named Nader Antar as President of the company’s International Division, with effect from June 1st.
As a member of the General Management Committee, Nader will contribute to the development and sustainable growth of all the firm’s international operations. He will also provide the strategic leadership needed to win new contracts and acquire new companies in the years ahead.
Nader has a BSc in Computer & Communications Engineering from the American University of Beirut, an MSc in Communications Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, and an MBA from INSEAD.
He has 20 years of international experience in strategy, business development, P&L leadership and transformation change management across a broad spectrum of industries and companies, including SITA, Honeywell, United Technologies Corporation and OTIS elevators, where he was until recently Regional President, Chief Transformation Officer and Head of Strategy for Europe, the Middle East & Africa.
Combined with his engaging personality and leadership skills, his richly diverse international experience will enable him to address all strategic international development challenges faced by Saur.
Nader will be based in Dubai, and will report directly to Patrick Blethon, Executive Chairman of the Saur Group.
In a statement, Blethon said: “I wish him every success in his new role, and assure him of my total commitment and support.”
